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Experienced Underground Miner
Coeur Mining Juneau, AK

Experienced Underground Miner

Coeur Mining
Juneau, AK
  • Full-Time
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Job Description

Our purpose statement is We Pursue a Higher Standard. Everything we do is fueled by this statement; it is our foundation and inspiration for our actions every day. At Coeur, we PROTECT our people, places, and planet, DEVELOP quality resources, growth, and plans, and DELIVER impactful results through teamwork.

Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo silver-gold complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead development project in British Columbia and has interests in several precious metals exploration projects throughout North America.

The Underground Miner position will report to the Mine Supervisor. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off, rotating days and nights.

Current Opening: Experienced Underground Miner

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation. Thoroughly pre-shift equipment - check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, bolters, man-lifts, muckers, haul trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment.
  • Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc.
  • Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and blast UG faces.
  • Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns.
  • Ability to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively.
  • Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access.
  • Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Clear and level benches as required.
  • Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed.
  • Uses shovels, cutters, scaling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process
  • Ability to identify, maintain and (if applicable) repair minor/general maintenance on underground equipment.
  • Perform all other duties as cross-trained and requested.
  • Attend meetings as required or directed.
  • Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.

Qualification/Education Requirements:

  • Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience operating underground mining equipment.
  • Able to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
  • Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls.
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Able to climb ladders and to work at heights.
  • Able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
  • Preference given to Alaska residents.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the

“Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for

employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be

discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin,

disability, or veteran status.

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Coeur Mining job posting for a Experienced Underground Miner in Juneau, AK with a salary of $23 to $30 Hourly with a map of Juneau location.